PANCREATITIS

This study is testing if a short, 3-day course of intravenous steroids (hydrocortisone) can help patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Researchers believe reducing the body's intense inflammatory response may prevent organ failure, shorten hospital stays, and improve survival.…

This international study is testing whether a combination of three existing treatments can reduce serious complications after a complex surgery to remove pancreatic tumors. The surgery, called a pancreatoduodenectomy, has a high risk of a dangerous fluid leak. The trial will enro…

This study aims to create a simple blood test to find pancreatic cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages and to track how well treatment is working. Researchers are enrolling 700 people, including those with pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, and healthy vol…

This study is testing whether a simple urine dipstick can quickly detect a serious complication called pancreatitis in patients who have just had part of their pancreas removed. Researchers will compare the new urine test results to the standard blood tests currently used for dia…

This study is testing if applying a nitroglycerin gel directly to a small muscle during a common bile duct procedure (ERCP) can prevent a painful and sometimes severe complication called pancreatitis. The trial will involve 440 adult patients who need the procedure to remove bile…

This study aims to find out if one common anti-inflammatory drug (indomethacin) is better than another (diclofenac) at preventing pancreatitis—a painful and serious swelling of the pancreas—that can occur after a common gallbladder/bile duct procedure called ERCP. Researchers wil…

This study is testing a new phone app designed to help middle-aged adults with type 1 diabetes exercise more often and with more confidence. The app uses data from the person's continuous glucose monitor, along with their exercise, sleep, and mood, to provide personalized encoura…

This study is testing whether Scrambler Therapy, a non-invasive device that delivers gentle electrical signals through the skin, can help reduce severe abdominal pain in adults with chronic pancreatitis. About 40 participants who still have pain despite standard treatments will r…

This study is testing an internet-delivered program that teaches pain self-management skills to adults with chronic or recurrent acute pancreatitis. Participants will learn techniques like relaxation and activity pacing to help reduce their pain and its impact on daily life. The …

This large observational study aims to better understand what causes chronic pancreatitis and how it progresses over time. Researchers are following 2,345 participants at 9 major medical centers across the US, including people with pancreatitis, abdominal pain, and healthy contro…

This study is creating a large registry of people with pancreatic diseases or who are at high risk for pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect health information and blood samples from participants to learn how family history, genetics, and other factors contribute to disease…

This study aims to understand how major pancreas surgery affects patients' quality of life, symptoms, and financial well-being over two years. Researchers will follow 250 adults who choose to have this surgery for tumors, cysts, or pancreatitis. The goal is to gather detailed pat…

This study is creating a large international registry to collect real-world data on how a medical device called CytoSorb is used in critical care. The device filters harmful substances from a patient's blood and is used for various severe conditions like septic shock, severe trau…